1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

My preference for a permanent home for MFC is Caulfield. Having said that, I feel that the development of Casey Fields is being undervalued. Travel time is used as a reason for ditching our arrangement with Casey, as if our entire playing list live near the MCG! Here is a list of some other options when it comes to travel times...

Mt Eliza to Casey Fields: 30 minutes

Western Port Bay (Tooradin): 15 minutes

Mt Martha to Casey Fields: 40 minutes

... Even Portsea is within 65 minutes!

Except for 2 or 3, that’s not where our players live though? Most are based around Carnegie / Malvern and Bayside, it’s a terrible drive, and I’m sure part of the reason we struggle to attract good talent from other clubs. Young people in their 20’s with money don’t want to move to Tooradin or Mt Martha just to be close to Casey Fields

It’s 2026 and the embarrassing state of affairs re training base for our whole club to be under one roof isn’t resolved!

1 minute ago, Demonsone said:

It’s 2026 and the embarrassing state of affairs re training base for our whole club to be under one roof isn’t resolved!

Hope you haven't just realised this Demonsone. I'm mean, its not like it hasn't been talked about, much. Hopefully you won't need to say the same words in 2027.

2 hours ago, Mickey said:

Sorry, is the travel time not a result of the split?

No, it’s a result of Casey being Cranbourne lol

46 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

Except for 2 or 3, that’s not where our players live though? Most are based around Carnegie / Malvern and Bayside, it’s a terrible drive, and I’m sure part of the reason we struggle to attract good talent from other clubs. Young people in their 20’s with money don’t want to move to Tooradin or Mt Martha just to be close to Casey Fields

PR offensive recently on how the amazing Tasmanian stadium is the jewel in the pitch to player agents.

Blows my mind that people question if 20-30 y/o top level players want to work in the most desirable and highest quality facilities. It’s a top 3 issue and that certainly includes location.

Caulfield will get done. Because it must.

First time I’ve entered this discussion.

I certainly hope Caulfield goes ahead, but if for some reason Casey is the chosen venue, I wonder what current staff working at the Melbourne cricket ground and AAMI Stadium will think about it. It certainly would be a big move for many of them to travel every day from maybe north of the city to way down south.

I’m sure a number of workers would have to reconsider their positions at the club and find work elsewhere. There are a number of very talented people working for the Melbourne football club who’s expertise and know how would be sorely missed.

Remember it isn’t just about the players where ever the club moves; be it to Caulfield or elsewhere.

5 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Brilliant!!

We could have a whole stable available for use by the players. There are even existing stables there. And I’m sure @Redleg would be happy to provide some of his steeds when not racing?

At least my horses would travel slowly.

3 hours ago, Greg Schneider said:

Except for 2 or 3, that’s not where our players live though? Most are based around Carnegie / Malvern and Bayside, it’s a terrible drive, and I’m sure part of the reason we struggle to attract good talent from other clubs. Young people in their 20’s with money don’t want to move to Tooradin or Mt Martha just to be close to Casey Fields

Carnegie, Malvern and Bayside are all around 40 minutes from Casey Fields. If you are still working full-time, how long does it take you to get to work? Most people regard themselves lucky if they take less than that to commute. I worked 35 minutes from home for many years and regarded that as a stroke of good luck in a city of over 5.5 million residents. My point is this, the discomfort experienced by our playing list to make their way to Casey Fields is exaggerated here.